HELP Car Won't Start

[BobTheYaris]

so I replaced the relay and it still wont start. absolutely nothing happens when I turn the key to start. loghts come on when I turn to on except for the check engine I just noticed and the cool light keeps flashing. I' completely lost here

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by BobTheYaris

so I replaced the relay and it still wont start. absolutely nothing happens when I turn the key to start. loghts come on when I turn to on except for the check engine I just noticed and the cool light keeps flashing. I' completely lost here

The check engine light should come on as soon as you move the key to the ON position and should go out a couple seconds after the engine starts.

If it is not coming on with the key, then the ECM is not driving it. That is a very different problem than where you started.

Check the ETCS and DOME fuses, which both feed the ECM.

[BobTheYaris]

Originally Posted by CTScott

The check engine light should come on as soon as you move the key to the ON position and should go out a couple seconds after the engine starts.

If it is not coming on with the key, then the ECM is not driving it. That is a very different problem than where you started.

Check the ETCS and DOME fuses, which both feed the ECM.

Yeah I don't know whats going on, it started with not starting and has lead to this. Both fuses are fine. Are the ECMS on these model specefic or could I get one from say an auto car? The local u-pull-it has an '09 in stock if tgats what I need.

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by BobTheYaris

Yeah I don't know whats going on, it started with not starting and has lead to this. Both fuses are fine. Are the ECMS on these model specefic or could I get one from say an auto car? The local u-pull-it has an '09 in stock if tgats what I need.

You don't want an 09 ECM, as it has different features (and the engine immobilizer)than your 08. You would need one that matches the config of your car (AT or MT, ABS or no ABS).

[BobTheYaris]

Originally Posted by CTScott

You don't want an 09 ECM, as it has different features (and the engine immobilizer)than your 08. You would need one that matches the config of your car (AT or MT, ABS or no ABS).

Could it be anything else before I go find one? And wheres a good place to get one without breaking my wallet? I need an MT, non ABS if you know of any.

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by BobTheYaris

Could it be anything else before I go find one? And wheres a good place to get one without breaking my wallet? I need an MT, non ABS if you know of any.

I have an MT one on my test bench that I can send you to test with. I can even pre-program it with your car's VIN (as the VIN is stored in the ECM), in case it is the issue.

I could do $50 + shipping for it, and if it doesn't cure the issue, you can send it back to me and I'll refund the $50.

[BobTheYaris]

Originally Posted by CTScott

I have an MT one on my test bench that I can send you to test with. I can even pre-program it with your car's VIN (as the VIN is stored in the ECM), in case it is the issue.

I could do $50 + shipping for it, and if it doesn't cure the issue, you can send it back to me and I'll refund the $50.

That'd be great. How do you want payment, I can't do paypal due to some bs I cant get rid of.